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Each year, oral cancer, also known as oral cavity cancer, affects about 50,000 individuals annually in the U.S., with 70% of those being males. And about 25% of those who are diagnosed with oral cancer don’t smoke or have other known risk factors. Unfortunately, oral cancer will be the cause of death for about 10,000 […]
Cavity? Small chip? Uneven teeth? White tooth fillings also known as composite fillings may be the answer. Dental fillings are used to fill a small hole in a tooth, often caused by a cavity, or can even be used to repair small chips. Dental fillings can be comprised of a few different types of materials. […]
Knowing what to look for when it comes to tooth decay, also known as dental caries, can help stop it in its tracks before it becomes a more severe issue leading to cavities and more detrimental infections and damage. Tooth decay can strike at any time regardless of your age. While tooth decay is preventable […]
Sure, all of us probably feel a little antsy and have anxious feelings ahead of any doctor appointment, regardless of how much we like them or know we need to go. In this post, we’re not going to focus on the stress going to the dentist may cause, but rather on how stress, in general, […]
Are you finding yourself in the midst of a dental emergency? It’s never a good time for a broken or chipped tooth, severe pain, or swelling. But it’s especially not a good time when it strikes after hours or on the weekend or even on a holiday or special occasion. How convenient, right? So if […]
When Dr. Lesperance isn’t making patients’ smiles brighter, you can often find him cruising the open road on his bike. In this blog, we’ll take some time to get to know Dr. Lesperance a bit better and his passion for cycling. Q: When did you start cycling? Dr. Lesperance: It all started back in 1987 […]
Missing teeth? Regardless of the reason, this is where a dental bridge might be a potential solution to close those pesky gaps and give you back the smile you want and deserve. In this blog, we’ll outline the process for a front dental bridge also known as an anterior bridge, complete with photos of a […]
Various types of dental implants exist all of which have different use cases and benefits. In this blog, we’ll highlight a real-life case with one of our patients who had an all-on-four dental implant at our practice in Coral Gables. So What Exactly is an All-on-Four Dental Implant? All-on-4 dental implants are an innovative method […]
We’ve probably all been there at some point. That moment when you’re brushing (or flossing) and you swish and spit and while you don’t have any pain, you see blood in the sink. You’re probably wondering, well why? How did that happen? Nothing hurts. The causes of bleeding gums when brushing your teeth are quite […]
When it comes to junk food, I have quite the affinity for chips – tortilla chips and guacamole, and especially pita chips and hummus – just to name a few. However, as a dentist, I also frequently see the not-so-good kind of chips – a chipped tooth. No matter how many chipped teeth I have […]
